Italia 19

Early start with a 3:45 pick up. No queues at check in and fairly quick through security. Joined the other 20 odd people scheduled for our flight to Pisa. Well it wasn't bad news for us, as we got aLäs mer
Day Trip to Pisa

It wouldn't be a holiday in Tuscany if we didn't make our daily trip to Pisa!!!.
This time however we were stopping awhile 1st lunch and then the tower. Very nice lunch at Osteria Dei MilleLäs mer
Inside the Cathedral

"To you men and women of other religions of those who don't adhere to any religion to you Christians of all other churches a warm welcome to you!"
Pasta and Wine

Pasta and wine night back at the villa, after another stop at the supermarket (where we caused havoc the day before) for more wine, pasta and cheese, only to be served by the same check outLäs mer
Cinque Terre

Lunch in wet and windy Monterosso underneath the railway arches.
Vernazza

Now we are in wet and windy Vernazza.......
Vernazza

Whens its wet and windy in Vernazza all you can do is shop or leave to keep dry.
Cinque Terre

1st stop; La Spezia, where we parked the bus to go by train into the Cinque Terre National Park.
Lucca

Inside the walled city.
Lucca

Still walking around Lucca. Managed to grab lunch in a beautiful restaurant called Baralla before finding Willy Wonka's Chocolate Shop.
Lucca

Fed and watered and still walking around Lucca.
Lucca

The walled city of Lucca before it rains.
Lucca

Oh no the liquor store is closed......
Lucca

Still at the wine shop ....
Lucca

The Holy Face of Lucca.
What is the Holy Face? This large wooden crucifix, 2 and a half metres tall, is kept in the Church of San Frediano, and depicts a singular Christ, known as "Black Christ of theLäs mer
Marlia - back at the Villa

Chicken Marsalla night courtesy of chefs JoAnne and Greg, assisted by Keith on the cheese grater, a delicious meal followed by wine tasting of 3 wines and stories by Greg, Keith and Tim.Läs mer
Marlia

Woke up this morning and I thought I had been deported because the rain had stopped and the sun was shinning. 😎😎
Lucca

Well the sunshine didn't stay long. If you slept in or even blinked you would have missed it ☔. So it was another wet day in Lucca.......
Lucca

Lovely lunch at an eco friendly restaurant. 🍽🍷👍
Lucca

Leaving Lucca in the evening
Marlia and Pizza Night

You wouldn't be in Italy if you didn't have pizza for tea ....at least one night 🍕🍷
Beautifully prepared and cooked by pizza chef Tim and his able assistant wife Jill 🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍
Marlia

After pizza its another wine tasting session hosted by Marilyn and JoAnne.
Day trip to Florence

Day trip to Florence which meant an early'ish start for the 10:30 train direct from Lucca.
Florence Doumo and Baptistry

1st stop the Doumo and Baptistry.
Uffizi Museum

2nd stop the Uffizi Museum requested by the ladies in the party as there is some naked guy there called David who apparently slayed Goliath with a sling shot.
ResenärBon voyage xxx have a great trip xxx
ResenärWow.....that seems an eventful first day.....have a great holiday x